PGG-glucan
Encyclopedia
"poly-[1-6]--D-glucopyranosyl-[1-3]--D-glucopyranose glucan (PGG glucan)"
Proprietary name Betafectin
A form or type of beta-glucan
a macrophage
-specific immunomodulator
Proprietary name Betafectin
What is it
"Betafectin PGG-Glucan, a novel β-(1,6) branched β-(1,3) glucan purified from the cell walls of Saccharomyces cerevisiae"A form or type of beta-glucan
Beta-glucan
β-Glucans are polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by β-glycosidic bonds. β-glucans are a diverse group of molecules that can vary with respect to molecular mass, solubility, viscosity, and three-dimensional configuration...
a macrophage
Macrophage
Macrophages are cells produced by the differentiation of monocytes in tissues. Human macrophages are about in diameter. Monocytes and macrophages are phagocytes. Macrophages function in both non-specific defense as well as help initiate specific defense mechanisms of vertebrate animals...
-specific immunomodulator
Immunomodulator
An immunomodulator, also known as an immunotherapy is a substance which has an effect on the immune system.- Immunosuppressants :Inhibits immune response in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.- Immunostimulants :...